C1R
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C1R, founded and also known as Channel 1 Releasing and based in Los Angeles, California
, is a major adult film studio and one of the world's largest producers of gay pornography
. The studio is co-owned by porn director, Chi Chi LaRue
.
C1R launched Chi Chi LaRue's Rascal Video
label in 1999 and with a roster of incredible exclusives and a team of talented individuals behind the scenes, Rascal quickly became one of the most successful gay adult entertainment studios in the business with movies like “BOLT” and “Wrong Side of the Tracks” receiving more awards and honors than any other movies of their time.
In 2007, C1R acquired several other studios including Catalina Video
and All Worlds Video which included the highly successful military themed line from legendary director Dirk Yates.
C1R and LaRue opened their first company store, Chi Chi LaRue's, in West Hollywood in 2008.
In 2010, Chi Chi LaRue tapped reality television star Steven Daigle of “Big Brother" (Season 10) to star in his first X-rated feature, “Steven Daigle: XXXPosed” bringing more mainstream attention to the studio than ever before.
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, is a major adult film studio and one of the world's largest producers of gay pornography
Gay pornography
Gay pornography is the representation of sexual intercourse between men with the primary goal of sexual arousal in its audience. There is also a tradition, and continuing considerable output, of lesbian pornography....
. The studio is co-owned by porn director, Chi Chi LaRue
Chi Chi LaRue
Larry David Paciotti is an American film director of gay, bisexual and straight pornography. He is best known in his drag persona as Chi Chi LaRue and has also directed under the names Lawrence David and Taylor Hudson.- Career :...
.
C1R launched Chi Chi LaRue's Rascal Video
Rascal Video
Rascal Video was founded after famed porn star/director Doug Jeffries introduced Channel 1 Releasing studio owners Rob Novinger and Steven Walker to AVN Hall of Fame director Chi Chi LaRue in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1999...
label in 1999 and with a roster of incredible exclusives and a team of talented individuals behind the scenes, Rascal quickly became one of the most successful gay adult entertainment studios in the business with movies like “BOLT” and “Wrong Side of the Tracks” receiving more awards and honors than any other movies of their time.
In 2007, C1R acquired several other studios including Catalina Video
Catalina Video
Catalina Video is an award-winning production house of gay pornography, founded in 1978 by William Higgins. The company was primarily a distributor for Nova Studios in 1982. In 1987, Scott Masters was hired as its head of production, and he began making films for the studio...
and All Worlds Video which included the highly successful military themed line from legendary director Dirk Yates.
C1R and LaRue opened their first company store, Chi Chi LaRue's, in West Hollywood in 2008.
In 2010, Chi Chi LaRue tapped reality television star Steven Daigle of “Big Brother" (Season 10) to star in his first X-rated feature, “Steven Daigle: XXXPosed” bringing more mainstream attention to the studio than ever before.
Video Lines/Store
- Rascal VideoRascal VideoRascal Video was founded after famed porn star/director Doug Jeffries introduced Channel 1 Releasing studio owners Rob Novinger and Steven Walker to AVN Hall of Fame director Chi Chi LaRue in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1999...
- All Worlds Video
- Dirk Yates
- Electro Video
- Catalina VideoCatalina VideoCatalina Video is an award-winning production house of gay pornography, founded in 1978 by William Higgins. The company was primarily a distributor for Nova Studios in 1982. In 1987, Scott Masters was hired as its head of production, and he began making films for the studio...
- Chi Chi LaRue's (store)
Notable performers
- Tag AdamsTag AdamsTag Adams , is the stage name of a pornographic actor appearing in gay pornography.- Awards :...
- Rafael Alencar
- Brittany AndrewsBrittany AndrewsBrittany Andrews is the stage name of Michelle Barry, an American pornographic actress, exotic dancer and film producer. She is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame.-Career:...
- Rod BarryRod BarryRod Barry is the stage name of a pornographic actor from the United States who has been credited in more than 150 pornographic films and internet-based shows since entering the industry in 1996...
- Tommy BladeTommy BladeTommy Blade is an American adult-film actor in gay pornography. Apart from his work in the adult-film industry, he is a fitness instructor in Tampa, Florida, and he was a former Air Force recruit....
- Benjamin BradleyBenjamin Bradley (pornographic actor)Benjamin Bradley is an American gay pornographic actor who appears in magazines. Bradley was a spokes model for Ginch Gonch underwear.-Career:...
- Michael BrandonMichael Brandon (porn star)Michael Brandon is an American community activist, pornographic actor and director formerly exclusive to Raging Stallion who specializes in gay pornography...
- Steve CruzSteve Cruz (porn star)Steve Cruz is an American gay pornographic actor and director who appears in gay pornographic films and magazines. Cruz is currently signed as a Raging Stallion exclusive...
- Jake DeckardJake DeckardJake Deckard is an American gay pornographic actor who appears in gay pornographic films and magazines. In April 2006, a shakeup between Titan Media and Raging Stallion ended in a swap himself and François Sagat . Deckard has been named Raging Stallion 2007 Man of the Year. Deckard has also...
- Eddie Diaz
- Jan Fischer
- Jeremy HallJeremy Hall (pornographic actor)Jeremy Hall is a gay pornographic actor, model performer, director, and producer. He has appeared in numerous videos for Falcon Entertainment, Channel 1 Releasing, Titan Media and Jet Set Men. In 2008 Hall launched Club Jeremy Hall. The site was nominated by CyberSocket Web Awards as 'Best New Site...
- Derrick HansonDerrick HansonDerrick Hanson is an American gay pornographic actor who appears in gay pornographic films and magazines.-Videography:-Awards:* GayVN Awards Winner Best Threesome 2007.* GayVN Awards Nominated Best Oral Scene 2007....
- T.J. Hart
- Jason HawkeJason Hawke-Career:Hawke's first film was Lords of Jet Set Manor. He has performed in about 70 films.In 2004, the American portrait photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders included Hawke as one of his thirty subjects in his art book, XXX: 30 Porn Star Photographs. Hawke was pictured with his former partner...
- Owen Hawke
- Johnny HazzardJohnny HazzardJohnny Hazzard is an American pornographic actor, model, and recording artist who performs in gay and bisexual pornographic films for a number of studios, mainly Rascal Video. Most of these videos are directed by Chi Chi LaRue...
- Wolf HudsonWolf HudsonWolf Hudson is a Dominican-American male pornographic actor, director and street dancer.-Early life:Wolf Hudson was born on November 24, 1984, in New York, New York, and is of mixed ancestry: French, Afro-Latin American/Dominican descent. Hudson briefly lived in the Dominican Republic in his early...
- Chad HuntChad HuntChad Hunt is a former gay porn star who performs in pornographic movies. He has also appeared on the cover of Badpuppy, Jock, Honcho, All Man and Unzipped magazines....
- Hunter James
- Doug JeffriesDoug JeffriesDoug Jeffries is an award winning director, Writer and pornographic actor from the United States who appears in pornographic films since 1993. While most of his films have been gay pornographic films, he has also made bisexual videos. Although he has directed for other studios, he primarily...
- Jeremy JordanJeremy Jordan (porn star)Jeremy Jordan is a Canadian former gay pornographic actor who performed in pornographic movies for a number of major gay porn studios....
- Sharon KaneSharon KaneSharon Kane is an American bondage model and pornographic actress. She has appeared in many adult magazines and pornographic movies, in both dominant and submissive roles.She is a member of both the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame....
- Blu Kennedy
- Trevor Knight
- Nash LawlerNash LawlerNash Lawler is an American pornographic actor who has appeared in gay, heterosexual and bisexual pornographic films and magazines. He is notable for topping noted top man Chad Hunt in the film Endgame, for which he won a Grabby Award....
- LolaLola (porn star)Lola is a pornographic actress born to Cuban parents.Lola entered pornographic films in 1998, with Randy West in his series Up and Cummers. She expanded from acting to directing pornographic films in October 2004, founding her own production company which she called Twisted Pink...
- Shy LoveShy LoveShy Love, also known as Shy Luv, , is the stage name of an American pornographic actress, of Sicilian and Puerto Rican descent. She has been active in the porn industry since 2003.-Early years:...
- Cameron MarshallCameron MarshallCameron Marshall is the stage name of an American adult film actor.Marshall gave his first adult film performance in the movie Little Big League 3: Bottom of the Ninth, after which he signed a contract as an exclusive for the gay porn studio Channel 1 Releasing...
- Ricky MartinezRicky MartinezRicky Martinez is a Dominican porn star, best known to perform autofellatio. Although he defines himself straight, he has been seen in many gay-themed pornographic movies, such as BuckleRoos , Trunks, and Anaconda...
- Dean Monroe
- Vin Nolan
- Collin O'NealCollin O'NealCollin O'Neal , whose real name is Shawn Loftis, is an American gay pornographic actor and director who appears in gay pornographic films and magazines...
- Christian OwenChristian OwenChristian Owen is an actor in gay pornography. He started working in pornography in 2000 and continues working as an interior designer...
- Jason RidgeJason RidgeJason Ridge is a former American porn star who appeared in gay porn with about 50 films and in one bisexual porn video and gay skin magazines. He launched his own porn company in 2007 named RIDGELINE FILMS and made quite a success with 3 movies so far...
- Tyler Riggz
- Blake RileyBlake RileyBlake Riley is a former American pornographic actor who appeared in gay and bisexual pornographic films and magazines-Career:...
- Damian Rios
- Rob RomoniRob RomoniRob Romoni is an American gay pornographic actor and model who appears in gay pornographic films and magazines.-Awards and nominations:* He was honored with an award for "Best Ass" at the 2004 Grabby....
- Matthew RushMatthew Rush (porn star)Matthew Rush is a retired bi-racial American pornographic actor who appeared in gay pornographic films and magazines. He is also a bodybuilder and personal trainer under his real name...
- Jack Ryan
- Cole Ryder
- Tyler SaintTyler SaintTyler Saint is an American pornographic actor who appears in gay pornographic films and magazines. His date of birth has been listed as March 3, 1970, and his given age often correlates with that date, however in an interview for Playgirl TV posted July 10, 2008, he gave his age as, "a young...
- Jesse SantanaJesse SantanaJesse Santana is an American pornographic actor who has appeared in gay pornography; both in pornographic films and online at commercial amateur porn websites. Born in Texas, he lived in Mayfield, Kentucky, from the age of 7, and graduated from Graves County High School in 2004. He attended Murray...
- Zak SpearsZak SpearsZak Spears is a gay pornographic actor who performs in adult films.Spears appeared in the 1995 feature film The Doom Generation using the name Khristofor Rossianov, and in the 2006 black comedy feature film Forgiving the Franklins under the name Khris Scaramanga.- Adult Erotic Gay Video Awards :Zak...
- Chris Steele
- Eddie StoneEddie StoneEddie Stone is a Canadian gay pornographic actor from Montreal, Quebec. Stone was discovered while go-go dancing in a nightclub in Los Angeles, California. In 2003, after appearing on Chi Chi LaRue's internet sex site Live And Raw, Eddie signed an exclusive contract with her studio, Rascal Video...
- Tina TylerTina TylerTina Tyler was a prolific Canadian pornographic actress, director and is the current director of publicity for Sin City Films...
- Josh Vaughn
- Danny Vox
- Diesel WashingtonDiesel WashingtonDiesel Washington is an African American pornographic actor and male escort best known as a dominant top in gay adult films. He was previously a Titan Men exclusive model...
- Kelly WellsKelly WellsKelly Wells is an American pornographic actress, exotic dancer and nude model.-Award nominations:*2005 XRCO Award nominee – Orgasmic Analist*2006 XRCO Award nominee – Orgasmic Analist...
- Keri WindsorKeri WindsorKeri Windsor is an American pornographic actress. She has also used the pseudonym Lacey Ogden.Windsor was born in Superior, Wisconsin and moved to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia when she was four...
See also
- List of male performers in gay porn films
- List of gay pornographic movie studios
- PornographyPornographyPornography or porn is the explicit portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purposes of sexual arousal and erotic satisfaction.Pornography may use any of a variety of media, ranging from books, magazines, postcards, photos, sculpture, drawing, painting, animation, sound recording, film, video,...
External links
- C1R Website Warning: Explicit content (nudity)